Mike Harman is a Luther Graduate with a degree in business and economics. He worked nineteen years at Decorah State Bank/Community First National Bank as a mortgage lender, commercial lender, and president of the bank. "I have always enjoyed working with people, and in my time at the bank, nothing was more satisfying than helping a family purchase their dream home."
After nineteen years at the bank Mike decided to pursue other avenues. He started Harman Realty with his brother Mark in 2005. In 2011, Mike’s son, Ben, joined the Harman Realty Team.
“At Harman Realty we work hard to go above and beyond, to exceed buyer and seller expectations. What makes this job satisfying is definitely the clients we work with. From first time homebuyers to established buyers and sellers, we work hard to make the process fun while educational, always doing so with high integrity and paying close attention to details!”
Mike and his family have a strong love for the Decorah Community. "Northeast Iowa is the closest thing to Colorado in the Midwest. We are blessed with scenic beauty, a historic downtown, great restaurants and breweries, wonderful people and so much more. Mike's current involvement includes: Treasurer of Winneshiek County Development and Decorah Jobs, Decorah Betterment Board Member, and Chamber member.
In recent years, Mike has served as Chair-Person for the Trout Run Trail, Water Street Park, Dry Run Plaza, and St. Benedict’s Church Addition Fundraisers. "Working with others to assure the Decorah Area continues to be vibrant and a main economic hub is a great motivational force." Mike and his wife Sandy have three children; Tyler who is married to Sarah and live in Decorah with their sons Kalin and Isaiah; Ben and his wife Jenny who also live in Decorah with their children Charlotte, Lucy, Max, and Roman; and Emily and her husband Tyler O’Brien who live and work in the Des Moines Area with their sons, Gus, and Leo.
